Preventive Medicine Physicians
Apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention or reduction of risk of disease, injury, disability, or death. May practice population-based medicine or diagnose and treat patients in the context of clinical health promotion and disease prevention.
SOC: 29-1229.05
Common Job Titles
Occupational Medicine PhysicianPhysicianPublic Health OfficerPublic Health Physician
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Preventive Medicine Physicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
315,360
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $66,860 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $239,200+ |
| Workers on average earn | $253,470 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Medicine and Dentistry4.7/5
- Biology4.4/5
- English Language4.3/5
- Education and Training4.0/5
- Public Safety and Security3.9/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordRSASThe MathWorks MATLAB
Technology Skills
Biostatistical softwareCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Epi InfoDatabase softwareEmail softwareEpidemiological softwareInsightful S-PLUSMedical surveillance softwareNCSS
Tools & Equipment
Automated blood pressure cuffsAutomated external defibrillators AEDBreathing protection equipmentDesktop computersDigital medical thermometersDosimetry badgesEmergency eye wash stationsEmergency shower stations